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Lo que para ti ya no es valioso, para otros vale oro.

FROM RESIDUE TO RESOURCE

START

This publication has received the financial backing from the Ministry for Social Rights and the 2030 Agenda. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of the publishing entity and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Ministry for Social Rights and the 2030 Agenda

QUESTION 1 OF 10

How much waste do you think we generate per person each year in Spain?

268 kg per person each year

24 kg per person each year

472 kg per person each year

VERY GOOD!

Everyone is responsible for a certain amount of waste each year. In Spain, that figure is 427 kg per person. This means that, in Spain alone, 22 million tons of waste is generated every year with the vast majority going to landfill. And the amount we’re producing keeps going up every year!

NEXT QUESTION

QUESTION 2 OF 10

The circular economy’s main aim is to change consumption and production habits to create a more sustainable world. How can we do this?

Using resources to their fullest potential, elongating its life cycle and, thus, reducing general waste.

Buy, use, and throw away

Massive tree planting projects

VERY GOOD!

Instead of buying something and throwing it away, we can start to put a circular economy into practice by reusing, repairing, and recycling products and materials.Join the circular economy revolution now!

NEXT QUESTION

QUESTION 3 OF 10

The circular economy can be a good way to create new jobs. Why do you think this is?

Through a circular economy, new jobs are created in the local community in areas such as restoration, material recuperation and the design of new products

In a circular economy, the recycling and repairing of products and materials are important activities that require skilled labour

Both answers are correct

VERY GOOD!

The circular economy is an employment opportunity for many people as it involves skilled labour. Many of the skills needed can be found in our local communities. New jobs for young people like us!

NEXT QUESTION

QUESTION 4 OF 10

What’s the most sustainable option when purchasing clothes?

Buying higher quality, but more expensive, clothes

Buying cheap clothes, although they’re low quality

Buying second-hand clothes

VERY GOOD!

Revitalising clothes reduces the harmful effects of consumption as less materials and energy is needed to produce it. Vintage clothing is all the rage now and so is looking after the planet!

NEXT QUESTION

QUESTION 5 OF 10

How long do you think it takes for a SIM card for a mobile phone to bio-degrade?

It does not bio-degrade

Respuestaincorrecta

It can take up to 1,000 years

It can take up to 500 years

VERY GOOD!

Plastics take a long time to break down, up to 1,000 years. The bio-degrading process is a biological process which involves microbial organisms. They break down the waste into components that can reabsorbed back into the environment. Throughout the bio-degrading process, harmful substances can be released into the environment.

NEXT QUESTION

QUESTION 6 OF 10

What are the effects of consumerism?

Feeling better about yourself at the time of purchase

The overconsumption of natural resources and waste generation

There is no effect

VERY GOOD!

Consumerism generates waste and depletes natural resources. You should think twice before making a purchase and ask yourself if you really need it. Every purchase counts!

NEXT QUESTION

QUESTION 7 OF 10

Is it easy to actively participate in the circular economy as a young person?

No, it is quite complicatedfor young people nowadays

Yes, there are many things we can do easily

Yes, although only to a certain extent

VERY GOOD!

You can contribute to the circular economy by buying and selling second-hand products, separating household waste, repairing products when they break or taking it to a refuse centre with recycling facilities. It gets easier every day to make Goal 12 a reality: “Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns”!

NEXT QUESTION

QUESTION 8 OF 10

How does the cement industry contribute to the circular economy?

The cement production process is linear. It does nothing to contribute to the circular economy

Through the recuperation of materials and energy produced as waste products from other industries

It develops new job opportunities that help the economy to grow

VERY GOOD!

The cement industry uses waste products from other sectors in its production processes. Let’s make waste useful and take advantage of its materials and waste!

NEXT QUESTION

QUESTION 9 OF 10

What does it mean to use waste as alternative fuels in the cement manufacturing process?

Reduce the amount of waste that ends up at landfill

Both answers are correct

Turn waste into a resource

VERY GOOD!

Using waste from other industries as fuel in cement plants means reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, as well as taking advantage of the energy contained in that waste, thus avoiding the use of scarce and polluting fossil fuels.

NEXT QUESTION

QUESTION 10 OF 10

The circular economy contributes to gender equality. Why?

Because the products that are produced and designed in a circular economy are more inclusive

It is not clear how the circular economy contributes to gender-based equalities

Because its skilled-labour jobs in our local communities, which can be done by both men and women

VERY GOOD!

The circular economy creates jobs in sectors in which women are usually under-represented, such as waste management and farming. It is also an opportunity for female entrepreneurs to set up their own business ventures.

SEE YOUR RESULTS

CONGRATULATIONS!

0 CORRECTAS

5 CORRECTAS

1-2 CORRECTAS

3-4 CORRECTAS

¡UPSS!

TRY AGAIN

QUESTION 1 OF 10

How much waste do you think we generate per person each year in Spain?

268 kg per person each year

24 kg per person each year

472 kg per person each year

VERY GOOD!

Everyone is responsible for a certain amount of waste each year. In Spain, that figure is 427 kg per person. This means that, in Spain alone, 22 million tons of waste is generated every year with the vast majority going to landfill.And the amount we’re producing keeps going up every year!

NEXT QUESTION

QUESTION 2 OF 10

The circular economy’s main aim is to change consumption and production habits to create a more sustainable world. How can we do this?

Using resources to their fullest potential, elongating its life cycle and, thus, reducing general waste.

Buy, use, and throw away

Massive tree planting projects

VERY GOOD!

Instead of buying something and throwing it away, we can start to put a circular economy into practice by reusing, repairing, and recycling products and materials.Join the circular economy revolution now!

NEXT QUESTION

QUESTION 3 OF 10

The circular economy can be a good way to create new jobs. Why do you think this is?

Through a circular economy, new jobs are created in the local community in areas such as restoration, material recuperation and the design of new products

In a circular economy, the recycling and repairing of products and materials are important activities that require skilled labour

Both answers are correct

VERY GOOD!

The circular economy is an employment opportunity for many people as it involves skilled labour. Many of the skills needed can be found in our local communities. New jobs for young people like us!

NEXT QUESTION

QUESTION 4 OF 10

What’s the most sustainable option when purchasing clothes?

Buying higher quality, but more expensive, clothes

Buying cheap clothes, although they’re low quality

Buying second-hand clothes

VERY GOOD!

Revitalising clothes reduces the harmful effects of consumption as less materials and energy is needed to produce it. Vintage clothing is all the rage now and so is looking after the planet!

NEXT QUESTION

QUESTION 5 OF 10

How long do you think it takes for a SIM card for a mobile phone to bio-degrade?

It can take up to 500 years

It does not bio-degrade

It can take up to 1,000 years

VERY GOOD!

Plastics take a long time to break down, up to 1,000 years. The bio-degrading process is a biological process which involves microbial organisms. They break down the waste into components that can reabsorbed back into the environment. Throughout the bio-degrading process, harmful substances can be released into the environment.

NEXT QUESTION

QUESTION 6 OF 10

What are the effects of consumerism?

Feeling better about yourself at the time of purchase

The overconsumption of natural resources and waste generation

There is no effect

VERY GOOD!

Consumerism generates waste and depletes natural resources. You should think twice before making a purchase and ask yourself if you really need it. Every purchase counts!

NEXT QUESTION

QUESTION 7 OF 10

Is it easy to actively participate in the circular economy as a young person?

No, it is quite complicatedfor young people nowadays

Yes, although only to a certain extent

Yes, there are many things we can do easily

VERY GOOD!

You can contribute to the circular economy by buying and selling second-hand products, separating household waste, repairing products when they break or taking it to a refuse centre with recycling facilities. It gets easier every day to make Goal 12 a reality: “Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns”!

NEXT QUESTION

QUESTION 8 OF 10

How does the cement industry contribute to the circular economy?

The cement production process is linear. It does nothing to contribute to the circular economy

Through the recuperation of materials and energy produced as waste products from other industries

It develops new job opportunities that help the economy to grow

Respuestaincorrecta

Respuestaincorrecta

VERY GOOD!

The cement industry uses waste products from other sectors in its production processes. Let’s make waste useful and take advantage of its materials and waste!

NEXT QUESTION

QUESTION 9 OF 10

What does it mean to use waste as alternative fuels in the cement manufacturing process?

Reduce the amount of waste that ends up at landfill

Both answers are correct

Turn waste into a resource

VERY GOOD!

Using waste from other industries as fuel in cement plants means reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, as well as taking advantage of the energy contained in that waste, thus avoiding the use of scarce and polluting fossil fuels.

NEXT QUESTION

QUESTION 10 OF 10

The circular economy contributes to gender equality. Why?

It is not clear how the circular economy contributes to gender-based equalities

Because the products that are produced and designed in a circular economy are more inclusive

Because its skilled-labour jobs in our local communities, which can be done by both men and women

Respuestaincorrecta

VERY GOOD!

The circular economy creates jobs in sectors in which women are usually under-represented, such as waste management and farming. It is also an opportunity for female entrepreneurs to set up their own business ventures.

SEE YOUR RESULTS

CONGRATULATIONS!

0 CORRECTAS

5 CORRECTAS

1-2 CORRECTAS

3-4 CORRECTAS

¡Upss!

TRY AGAIN

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